The importance of start-up and shutdown rituals: Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed the importance of rituals and how morning-time rituals can improve daily feelings of health and wellness. In the high-stress world of law firms, having end-of-day rituals can be just as critical. Deadlines, demanding clients, and the constant pressure for perfection can leave us at wit’s end […]
The importance of start-up and shutdown rituals: Part 1
Despite all the modern office technology aimed at making life easier, things seem to constantly get more complicated. Smartphones keep us chained to our email inboxes around the clock. Texting and instant messaging are quick and relatively unobtrusive ways to keep a work conversation going well past business hours. All this convenience is fine and […]
8 science-approved ways to be happier
Happy New Year! We say it to each other and we resolve it to ourselves. This year will be a good year, a happy year. Sometimes it may seem easier said than done, but being happy isn’t out of reach. Truly! In fact, science tells us that 40% of a person’s happiness is derived from […]
6 ways for legal professionals to defuse tense situations
Due to the nature of the work, the legal industry carries a high potential for anxiety and tension. When working with upset clients, it can be a challenge to represent your firm with the utmost calm, composure, and professionalism. Promote clear communication and avoid costly mistakes with these six different ways to defuse tense situations […]
12 end-of-year and holiday traditions for your law firm
Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you! We are deep in the excitement of the holidays now, with all the music, friend and family gatherings, and gratitude and yuletide cheer. Need some ideas for inspiring the office? Here are 12 holiday traditions for your law firm to start or continue this year. [textblock style=”1″]Stay happy […]
Top tips for getting along with colleagues in your law firm
Getting along with colleagues can sometimes be easier said than done. While everyone’s job is focused on the practice of law, personal differences sometimes outnumber similarities, and disparities in temperament, work ethic, efficiency, and general work habits can cause friction among colleagues and undermine the success of the law firm. Although you can’t – and […]
Tips for improving memory that are backed by science
Don’t you hate it when you forget the name of a long time client? Or worse, you forget to have your attorney sign a court pleading, or come dangerously close to missing a statute of limitations? Unfortunately, the area of the brain responsible for memory loses five percent of its nerve cells every 10 years. […]
7 things legal professionals should stop doing
It’s not just legal professionals, every industry and every office has certain less than stellar work habits. Add them all up and some harmless seeming habits can actually have a fairly large negative impact on your wellbeing, both personally and professionally. Here are some things legal professionals—and everyone else, too–should avoid doing, for their own […]
Making the most of your Labor Day: 13 unique ideas
Happy Labor Day! The first Labor Day celebration was held on September 5, 1882, by the Central Labor Union in New York City. And the United States has celebrated the holiday each year since to recognize the work that has been done by those fighting for fair labor practices. Acknowledge the freedoms you have as […]
7 cooling yoga poses for the summer
The end of summer is nearing, but we still have some weeks of heat to look forward to (or endure) until autumn arrives. Lili Daniel demonstrates some of the best yoga poses to keep you cool that can help you beat the heat until the next season’s chill. 7 cooling yoga poses for the summer […]
Creative hydration and other ways to keep cool during a heat wave
Across the months of July and August, temperatures average well into the 90s in Texas. In California’s cities, the temperatures fluctuate between the mid-80s and mid-90s. And in Indiana and other states across the U.S., the heat can hover around the 80s. It’s nothing we don’t already know: summer is hot. How do you keep cool […]
7 simple strategies for staying stress-free at your law firm
In the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America report, 58% of Americans said that work was either a very or somewhat significant source of stress in their lives. And the legal profession has made many lists of most stressful industries and positions. Work environment, complexity of responsibilities, and insufficient work-life balance can contribute to levels of stress. But no matter what industry you’re in, you can stay serene and actively de-stress […]
Hack your commute: a guide for legal professionals
Time spent commuting has increased significantly for Americans over the past few years, with more and more people spending long periods of time in their cars and on public transportation traveling back and forth from work. More than 36% of Americans commute between 20-44 minutes each way to get to work, while 17% of workers commute 45 minutes […]
5 Stretches and strategies to alleviate neck pain at work
One Legal is made up of a team of passionate, extremely knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. It’s been said before, most recently in a study by Robert Half […]
How to make sure your desk set up isn’t harming your health
Most legal professionals spend a good part of their workday sitting in an office chair staring at a computer. Although sitting at a desk is an essential part of the job, paralegals and legal assistants should make sure that their desk set up is not increasing their stress or otherwise harming their health. You can […]
4 simple steps to getting better sleep
I’m sure you’ve heard it before – sleep is absolutely key if you want to perform optimally at work. Get a solid seven hours, and you just might be at your most productive and creative the next day. So how can you start prioritizing the one simple thing major figures like Arianna Huffington have been […]